How to Say "backward" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “backward” is “retrasado” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1

retrasado

adjectiveB1

lacking development

A small, simple wooden shack with a thatched roof standing alone in an open field, symbolizing a lack of development.

Examples

Su sistema educativo está muy retrasado en comparación con otros países.

Their educational system is very backward/behind compared to other countries.

Esa empresa utiliza métodos de trabajo muy retrasados.

That company uses very outdated/backward working methods.

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Related Translations

delayed→idiot→late→mentally disabled→moron→overdue→underdeveloped→

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